Weissmies Huts – Jegihorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

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Weissmies Huts – Jegihorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

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Weissmies Huts – Jegihorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

06:42

12.5km

1,110m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.83 km for 714 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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31 m

Hohsaas Summit & Mountain Restaurant

Highlight • Summit

In a family atmosphere, you will be pampered with Swiss specialties and regional wines at Hohsaas at 3,200 m above sea level.

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2.50 km

Weissmies Huts

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The Weissmies Hut of the SAC Olten Section is located at 2,726 meters above sea level on a sunny terrace above Saas Grund. With panoramic views of 18 four-thousand-meter peaks, it is one of the most beautifully situated mountain huts in Valais.

It is the starting point for the four-thousand-meter peaks Weissmies and Lagginhorn, the nearly four-thousand-meter Fletschhorn, the sport climbing routes on the Jegihorn South Face, the highest via ferrata in the Alps, and the Gspon High Trail.

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3.29 km

Tälli Trail Signpost (2730 m)

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Fork in the road Kreuzboden/Jegihorn/Weissmieshütte.

The Jegihorn can be climbed via an alpine hiking trail or via ferrata.

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4.32 km

Jegihorn Via Ferrata Suspension Bridge

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Simply fantastic. Maximum of two people at a time.

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4.51 km

Jegihorn Summit

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Via the via ferrata (C/D) up to the summit of the Jegihorn, a fantastically beautiful scramble in absolutely wonderful surroundings. The view of the 4000m peaks in Wales is an absolute pleasure.

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6.54 km

Junction to Jegihorn Via Ferrata

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The Jegihorn does not have to be climbed using a via ferrata. There is also an alpine hiking trail leading to the 3206 meter high summit.

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6.92 km

Bridge Over the Triftbach

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This bridge allows the Triftbach to be crossed even during floods

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7.19 km

Kreuzboden Mountain Restaurant

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The signposts are located right at the cable car exit

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12.5 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

3.46 km

2.48 km

770 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

3.57 km

1.27 km

519 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

June 23, 2026,CH - Alps - Saas Grund - Jägihorn via ferrata from Hohsaas

Waking up to an early cable car ride up to Hohsaas. From there we made our way down along snowy patches and mountain streams towards the starting point of the Jägihorn ferrata; one of the highest alpine style ferratas of the Alps. Great adventurous ferrata with lots of natural rock climbing, stunning views on all the surrounding 4000 peaks, and …